| 释义 |
losing battle, (to fight) a a losing battleA failing or hopeless effort; a situation or activity that is ultimately futile or cannot be won. Most often used in the phrase "fight a losing battle." I'd give up trying to get your brother to agree to this deal if I were you, it looks like a losing battle at this point. You're fighting a losing battle if you think you can convince Sarah to go to college.See also: battle, losinga losing battle a struggle that is bound to end in failure.See also: battle, losinglosing battle, (to fight) aA hopeless undertaking that is nevertheless continued. See lost cause. See also: losing |